From: http://madisonavesoapboxderby.org/meet-our-2017-beneficiary/
We are proud to announce that the beneficiary for the 2017 Madison Ave. Soapbox Derby will be Decatur Robotics.Decatur Robotics is a STEAM organization (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts and Math) based in Decatur, GA devoted to inspiring
youth to be science and technology leaders and innovators. Decatur
Robotics engages elementary, middle and high school students in exciting
programs and competitions that build 21st century skills and foster
life capabilities including self-confidence, communication and
leadership. They provide access to life-changing STEAM programs to as
many students as possible and aim to help close the gap that exists
between our community’s lower- and higher-income students. Scholarships
are available to students who would otherwise be unable to participate.
Decatur Robotics students call it the “hardest fun you’ll ever have.”OUR MISSION: Decatur Robotics seeks to inspire youth
to be science and technology leaders and innovators. We engage them in
challenging programs that build science, engineering, and technology
skills that foster life capabilities including self-confidence,
communication and leadership.FIRST’s VISION: “To transform our culture by
creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where
young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders.” – Dean
Kamen, Founder

Update: Downtown paving has been postponed until Tuesday, July 25.

The impact

Weather permitting, several downtown Decatur streets will be repaved beginning Monday, July 24, following completion of the present milling work concluding — ideally — on Friday, July 21.
This is an ambitious effort and is being done to complete as much
work as possible before the City Schools reconvene on August 1. It’s
expected the work will take 2-3 days.

How to manage

North McDonough and the two intersections will remain open to two-way
vehicle traffic. However, there will be temporary lane closures and
traffic delays during the work. East Howard will be closed to through
traffic for a short period when it is being resurfaced.
Vehicular access on North Candler Street, East Howard Avenue and
Barry Street will be limited and on-street parking will not be available
on the affected streets during the work. Pedestrian access will remain
open throughout the project area.
more at The Decatur Minute

Friday, July 21, 2017

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

From http://www.atlantaloop.com
Ponce City Market, a mixed-use project that has been a boon to the
Beltline, is planning its second phase, but not everyone is happy about
it.
Cashelle Rose, President of the Fourth Ward Alliance, said PCM’s
developer, Jamestown, is proposing three new buildings. The buildings
would include a hotel, and commercial and residential spaces.
Renderings for the project were not provided to Atlanta Loop, but
Curbed Atlanta was able to obtain one rendering which you can see by
clicking here.
According to Curbed, the hotel would be constructed on Glen Iris Drive
and the other two buildings would be constructed on PCM’s southeastern
corner. WSB-TV reports that one of the towers would be built on top of a parking deck.

Friday, July 14, 2017

Weather permitting, North McDonough Street and the Candler and McDonough
intersections at East Howard Avenue and College Avenue will be milled
in preparation for final resurfacing starting on Monday, July 17. The work should take 2-3 days. This work is part of the North McDonough Streetscape Improvements and the Railroad Crossing Improvements at Candler and McDonough Streets.

Project details
The North McDonough Streetscape Improvements include reducing North
McDonough to two vehicle lanes, providing for wider sidewalks, and
installing a 2-way “cycle track” on the west side of the street, along
with traditional streetscape improvements and on-street parking. The
project also features significant “green infrastructure” improvements to
improve storm water quality.
The Railroad Crossing Improvements will significantly improve
accessibility and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, further
encouraging those who live in Winnona Park, the McDonough-Adams-Kings
Highway community, and other neighborhoods south of the CSX rail
corridor to walk and bike into downtown Decatur. The improvements will
provide gentler slopes on the north side of both crossings resulting in
an accessible path for persons in wheelchairs or those using strollers,
and a much safer route for all located outside the railroad crossing
gates. Presently, pedestrians and bicyclists have to share the roadway
with vehicles at these crossings.
In addition to improvements at the crossings, there will now be new
pedestrian crosswalks where none presently exist — on the east side of
both intersections and just north of the Candler crossing connecting to
the sidewalk along the old Depot property.
Finally, improved vehicular mobility is also a project priority. Both
crossings will include new traffic signals on both sides which will
allow protected left turns on all legs of the two crossings.

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

This past April, I revealed that the freestanding Chick-fil-A on North Druid Hills and Briarcliff Roads, the first ever freestanding Chick-fil-A, would be closing to be rebuilt. The news was met with shock and surprisewith many wondering when exactly it would close and when it would reopen.

Saturday, July 1, 2017

From The Decatur Minute
Join the Pied Piper Parade as it makes its way through downtown Decatur on Tuesday, July 4. Gather friends and family, ride your bike, walk or skate in this community parade for anyone and everyone. Neighborhoods and organizations are encouraged to make floats and join the fun too. And don’t forget your red, white, and blue!
Parade lineup is at 5:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave. Pedestrians will gather on the lawn and vehicles will be lined up by volunteers in the parking lot.
The parade begins at 6 p.m. The concert on the square starts at 7 p.m. in the Community Bandstand, featuring the Callanwolde Concert Band. Fireworks begin at dark (approximately 9 p.m.).
Thanks to the Decatur Business Association for their contribution for the fireworks display.

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The Court House looks so much better without that bandstand built in the middle of the front steps. Why would they block the front view. Why don't they move it to the left about 100 feet over in the grass area.

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